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I use Clams to clear up green water, I put them in a cage type thing so the fish don't eat them. But no green water in any of the ponds inside or out.

Nice pond.

I'm not sure how much two bags is but if it is working don't knock it. This year in New York we had a pretty cool Summer, so next year I will add a little more if it gets warmer. The straw breaking down has not effected the fish in any way. Catfish, Koi and Bass all have done really well with...

I grow my own now, but if you have a local farm paper, in my area they are in Diners and small stores given out for free. Local straw farmers place ads in them. You can also call a local SPCA and ask if they know anyone who has Barley straw bales. I'm sure someone has it in your area, it just...

Placing Barley straw in winter just gets a jump on it, in New York w get warm bouts but in some areas warm weather is common so placing straw in the pond year round is a good thing to do. The straw breaks down best at 68 degree water temp. but it sometimes people dont get a jump on the algae...

Hi, I have used Barley straw for hair algae, a friends small pond this year had a large amount of it so I used a large aquarium fine mesh net to get most of it out and than added the straw. It takes 5 to 8 weeks for the straw to break down so its best to get a jump on it. I love my ponds so to...

I use a small nylon mesh bag from a discount store in my aquarium. Onion net bags work well too. I used to put it in the filter when I used a store bought one, but now just a little bag. My young Koi play with it.

In early Spring this year we had algae growing in the lake and ponds. I used Barley straw in mesh bags in the stream and ponds to kill the algea and stop new growth, as the Barley straw breaks down it releases algae killing enzimes. It can take over 200 lbs of straw for a 1 acre lake but for...

In spring I put in an 8 foot wide 5 foot deep moat around my crops. I raise fish and plants in the water, it is an old system that keeps the Temp. higher giving me an extra 2 to 3 weeks in both Spring and Fall. It also gives the insects somewhere to drink while pollinating the flowers.

I have a farm in New York and the Snakehead Fish have been a problem. I have a fenced property with streams and a lake as well as a moated system around some of my crops. I raise Catfish and Bass outside, and have found Snakheads trying to get to my fish. I am all for people having the fish...

I like your pond design, I have Koi also, I would like to put in some turtles with them. Have your Koi given you any problems with the Turtles ?

Sorry for your loss, I have had a Koi for 27 years and she means the world to me.

Great idea.

Started an Organic Farm in Upstate New York, I have six 16 x 42 greenhouses, and am looking to add a new building for fish farming as well as fresh water shrimp. We have Bass and Catfish in ponds outside. I feed the fish - bugs and produce so they are healthier than the pelleted fed fish. I...